Tuna Pasta Salad - Sweet and Salad Meals

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned salmon offers similar health benefits with a different flavor.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from rice

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while rice pasta is gluten-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain and cool the pasta shells.

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta shells and canned tuna.

Add finely diced celery, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, sliced green onions, and defrosted sweet peas to the bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture and toss to combine.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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